Visits to the Carolingian Oratory

Name: Visits to the Carolingian Oratory
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Oratoire carolingien

A true heritage treasure, the oratory is one of the oldest churches in France, dating from the beginning of the ninth century.

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Conditions

Free entry

Communauté de communes du Val de Sully

Known for its exceptional and unique mosaic depicting the Ark of Alliance, it is the witness of the Carolingian era and the work of Théodulfe, close advisor to Charlemagne.

Types d'événement

Visite commentée / Conférence

Thème 2022

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Conditions de participation

Gratuit

About the location

Oratoire carolingien

Place du Bourg, 45110 Germigny-des-Prés

Loiret
Centre-Val de Loire

The oratory, built towards 800, was an element of the villa built by Théodulfe. Built on a plan in the shape of Greek cross, this unique(only) building(ship) in France underwent many restorations(caterings) in the XIXth century, in the course of which only the mosaic, real masterpiece compound(made up) of 130 000 tesselles, found its original aspect. Idealised by an architectural environment within which got involved in mosaics under arcades and panels(signs) of stuccos in the various decorations(sets), work illustrates a passage of the Bible: the Ark of Alliance(Wedding ring). Two cherubs are represented surrounded with two angels, between whom appears god's hand.